Model Year | 2009 | 2012 | |
Model | Kia Sedona | Kia Soul | |
Engine | 3.8L V6 DOHC-4v 250 hp@6000 253 lb-ft@3500 |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 164 hp@6500 148 lb-ft@4800 |
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Transmission | 5-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Minivan | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 2,891 mm | 2,550 mm | 0 mm |
Length | 4,811 mm | 4,120 mm | 0 mm |
Width | 1,984 mm | 1,786 mm | 0 mm |
Height | 1,760 mm | 1,610 mm | 0 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,980 kg | 1,260 kg | 0 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 80 L | 48 L | 32 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,039 mm | 1,021 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,605 mm | 1,402 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,504 mm | 1,354 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,069 mm | 0 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 1,011 mm | 1,006 mm | 0 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,659 mm | 1,400 mm | 0 mm |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,671 mm | 1,339 mm | 0 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 940 mm | 991 mm | -51 mm |
Headroom, Row 3 | 925 mm | 0 mm | 925 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 1,453 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 1,252 mm | 0 mm | 1 mm |
Legroom, Row 3 | 861 mm | 0 mm | 861 mm |
Total Legroom | 2,860 mm (over 3 rows) | 2,060 mm (over 2 rows) | 0 mm |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 365 L | 671 L | -306 L |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 1,750 L | 23.7 | -22.7 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 3,435 L | 1,512 L | 2 L |
2009 Kia Sedona Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr Minivan, ext. 250-horsepower 3.8L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Great second row. Not so convinced by third row comfort. see full Kia Sedona review |
2012 Kia Soul Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The seats are similarly sufficient for casual around-town driving but subpar for even moderate distances. Less than half way through our four-hour drive the hard, flat cushions grew uncomfortable. see full Kia Soul review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Kia Soul.